September 30, 2026

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Topsfield Fair 2026: What you should know before you go

The Topsfield Fair returns Friday with dozens of food, farm animals and entertainment for all ages.

By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com

These two New England US Senate races are nailbiters. They could decide control of Washington

Two toss-up Senate races in Maine and New Hampshire could determine control of Capitol Hill.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

What are BORGs? New study raises concerns about viral college drinking trend

A new study is raising concerns about BORGs, a viral TikTok college drinking trend.

By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com

The last hours in Cell 24: How a young man’s suicide unfolded in Massachusetts’ max-security prison

Newly obtained records, photos and eyewitness accounts raise questions about ignored pleas for mental health care before Zahkuan Bailey-Sweeting died at Souza-Baranowski.

By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com

How Bruins reacted to J.J. Peterka’s filthy goal for team in 3-0 win vs. Rangers

J.J. Peterka made an immediate impact for the Bruins with his first goal with the team on Tuesday night in Boston’s 3-0 win over the Rangers. Hear how Peterka, as well as his teammates and coach Marco Sturm, felt about his first goal.

By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com

Red Sox spent weeks facing robot Cam Schlittler, then he ‘dominated every pitch’ in real life | Chris Cotillo

Cam Schlittler offered the Red Sox a harsh reminder Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Sometimes, no matter how you study for the test, you can still fail.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

Boston fans were treated to fun sports day with Red Sox, Bruins playing New York teams

If any Bruins fans at TD Garden were worried about the Red Sox, you’d never know. MassLive’s Lauren Campbell recaps the Boston-New York day.

By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com

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